§ Mr. GodmanTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list(a) the number, (b) the type and (c) the gross registered tonnage of vessels currently under construction in United Kingdom shipyards which have qualified for financial support under the terms of the European Community's seventh directive on the shipbuilding intervention fund; and what is the amount of such financial assistance in each contract.
§ Mr. Sainsbury[holding answer 20 July 1993]: Twelve vessels totalling 137,400gt, which have qualified for support from the shipbuilding intervention fund, are under construction in United Kingdom yards. They are:
- Three Chemical Tankers
- Three Tugs
- Two Ferries
- One Bulk Carrier
- One Dredger
- One LPG Carrier
- One Oil Tanker
Details of individual contracts are commercially confidential.